2021 Merit Garden Accomplishments
In 2016, Merit Medical CEO Fred Lampropoulos established the Merit Salt Lake Employee Garden with the mission of boosting employee health and morale by providing fresh, nutritious produce. Since its founding five years ago, our garden team has accomplished exactly that. Through employee engagement programs, sustainability efforts, and charitable work, the Merit Employee Garden is […]
Building a Culture of Inclusivity: Merit Welcomes the Women’s Leadership Initiative
Since Merit Medical’s founding in 1987, our team has been proud of our inclusive workforce. It’s part of our culture. We believe mutual respect, equality, and having appreciation for each other’s differences make our company stronger. To maintain this commitment to promoting inclusivity, Merit is proud to introduce the Women’s Leadership Initiative (WLI). As the […]
Let’s Talk Lung Cancer: An In-Depth Interview with Dr. Reddy
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide.1 In the United States, more people die from lung cancer than any other type of cancer.2 November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and to help us gain a better understanding of the condition, the screening process, and treatment options, we sat down with Chakravarthy Reddy, […]
Merit’s Commitment to Breast Cancer Awareness
Merit Medical is committed to reducing the burden that cancer places on patients and their loved ones. To further demonstrate this commitment for the third year in a row, Merit is partnering with and supporting Breastcancer.org, an organization dedicated to helping women make sense of the complex medical information about breast cancer, so they can make […]
ClariVein® OC 5-Year Follow-up Results: Good Occlusion Rate, No Major Complications
Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) in the legs, also known as varicose veins, is a relatively common condition, with worldwide prevalence ranging between 10% and 30%. Varicose veins can result in a number of symptoms, including pain, leg swelling, itching, and skin discoloration. Individuals with the condition may experience diminished quality of life and loss of […]
Meet the One-Vac™, Merit’s Newest Evacuated Drainage Bottle
Merit Medical is proud to announce the launch of the One-Vac Evacuated Drainage Bottle, the latest in evacuated drainage bottle technology. The smart option to aspirate, remove, or sample percutaneous fluids, the One-Vac is engineered with an advanced design that makes collection and discard simple, efficient, and safe. The One-Vac is a valued addition to […]
A Physician’s Perspective on Wire-Free Localization
INTRODUCTION Everett Bonner, MD, is a general surgeon specializing in surgical breast oncology at the Baton Rouge Clinic a large, multi-specialty clinic in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Bonner joined the group after completing his Surgical Breast Oncology Fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY. Dr. Bonner performs on average 25-30 breast surgical procedures […]
Continuing Education: Why It’s Vital to Improving Patient Care
Think Education™ proctors discuss the purpose continuing education serves in an evolving medical industry and how the Think Education program is paving the way for better learning opportunities now and into the future. The medical field is a continual evolution of new procedures and innovations. To bring these tools and techniques to practice, physicians take […]
Embosphere® Results in Less Inflammatory Response, Lower Rates of Analgesic Use Compared to PVA After UFE
Every July, our team at Merit Medical recognizes Fibroid Awareness Month as a time to bring attention to a very common yet under-discussed condition that will affect most women at some point in their lifetime. We do this by supporting a minimally invasive fibroid treatment called uterine fibroid embolization (UFE), also called uterine artery embolization […]